Garbage-can.



constructed according to my invention.

UNITED STATES.

PATENT oth r.

CHARLES J. VAUGHN, OF CLEVELAND, OHIO.

GARBAGE-CAN:

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent-No. 63%,6 77, dated OctoberI0, 1899. I

Application filed August 31,1398. semi in). 689,923. on model.)

and I do hereby declare the following to be a:

full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enableothers skilled in the art to which it pertains to make and'use the same.

M yinvention relates to cans more especially intended to hold garbage orlike odorous substances.

My invention consists in the peculiar construction of said can, wherebythe same when covered is sealed.

My invention also consists in'other details of construction to be fullyset forth and claimed.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure I is a view in perspective of areceptacle or can In this figure the cover is shown in section to moreclearly illustrate the details of construction. Fig. II is asectionalView illustrating more clearly the liquid seal. Fig. III is a sectionalview showing the water-trough in position supported by a cheat. Fig. IVis a sectional view of a central portion of a cover, illustrating mypreferred construction of relief or air-escape valve I-Ieretofore andbefore my invention various constructions of this class of cans havebeen devised with the object in view of so sealing the cover to the bodyas to prevent the escape of obnoxious or injurious gasesor odors. Thisis essential, inasmuch as on account of the use to which these cans areput it is necessary that the covers form an air-tight connection withthe body of the can. It is also essential that the cover of the can maybe quickly and easily removed from the body and easily and quicklyreplaced thereon.

It is therefore the object of my invention to provide a constructionwhich embodies the above features and which shall be economical toconstruct, while at the same time shall be effective in operation.

The bodyA of the can maybe of any suitable crosssection, but ispreferablymade'cyliudrical and is also preferably formed or con-,liquidseal d.

structed of galvanized iron; but it may be of any'suitable material.

B represents the bottom of the can, which, if preferred, may be soformed as to extend outward from the body, thus forming an annularflange b. The bottom B is secured to the body portion A'in any suitablemanner and, if desired, may be formed integral therewith.

0 represents staves or cleats, preferably formed of wood .and secured tothe body by .means ofclips c 0.

These stavesor cleats C serve to reinforce the body A of the receptacleand protect the same from indentation or injury during the hard usage towhich these receptacles are subjected in handling and emptying the same.

D represents an annular trough which is located at and surrounds theupper portion of the body A. This trough D is made liquidtight and isintended to receive or contain the The liquid seal in this trough D maybe water or may be a disinfectant con sisting of some disinfectant orantiseptic substance mixed with the water. It will be noticed that thetrough D extends outward from is of more or less importance, inasmuch asitadds ,to the appearance of the receptacle, while at the same time thetrough D is less liable to become injured while emptying the receptacle.

E represents the cover of the receptacle, which is provided with anannular flange e. The flange e is soformed and located as to be receivedin the trough D and is preferably so located as to fit loosely aroundtheinner walls of said trough, thus keeping the cover from shifting. Anannular horizontal flange ef may be provided, said flange extending outfar enough to form acover for the trough D. This prevents theevaporation of the liquid seal when thecan is in exposed position-such,for instance, as in the sun.

F represents a valve trally in the cover E.

which is located cen- This valve F, as illusthe body A of thereceptacleapproximately operating-handle F are provided for operating the valvej", which is done by depressing the handle F for opening the valve andreleasing it to allow the valve to close. A spiral spring F is locatedaround the stem f and beneath the handle F for automatically closing thesaid valve. The purpose of the valve F is to allow of the escape of theair when closing the receptacle, or, in other words, when placing thecover in position, thus avoiding the forcing out of the water seal byoverdue air-pressure when placing the cover. A handle G is located abovethe valve F in such position that the said valve can be easily operatedwith the fingers of the same hand that manipulates the cover. The valveF is also used'and employed in removing the cover E from the receptacle,thus allowing the cover to be more easily removed without materiallydisturbing the liquid seal.

By constructing a cam or receptacle of this character, as above setforth and according to my invention, I obtain a receptacle which iseconomical to construct, easy to operate or cover, absolutely odorlesswhen covered, and convenient to fill or empty, while at the same timeall parts may be easily cleaned, inasmuch as there are no undercutportions, such as looks or the like.

While I have set forth in this specification and shown in the drawingsany preferred method of constructing the body of the can and securingthe'sealing-trough thereto and also my preferred method of constructingthe valve in the cover of the can or receptacle, still I do not wish tobe understood as limiting myself to these details, inasmuch as certainmodifications may be made without departing from my invention.

What I claim is 1. In a garbage-receptacle of the type set forth, thecombination with a can having an external trough located at or near itstop; an annular horizontal flange at its bottom extending beyond thebody of the can, and cleats, fastened at intervals around the bodyportion of the can, resting upon the bottom flange and fitting tightlyunder and supporting the external trough; of a cover provided with anannular depending flange adapted to enter the trough, and an annularhorizontal flange adapted to extend over and cover said trough,substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

2. In a garbage-receptacle of the type set forth, the combination with acan having an external trough located at or near its top; an annularhorizontal flange at its bottom extending beyond the body of the can,and cleats, fastened at intervals around the body portion of the can,resting upon the bottom flange and fitting tightly under and supportingthe external trough; of a cover provided with an annular dependingflange adapted to enter the trough, and an annular horizontal flangeadapted to extend over and cover said trough, and having a handle; avent-opening immediately under the handle, and a springactuated valvewhich normally closes the vent-opening, substantially as and for thepurpose set forth.

3. In a garbage-receptacle of the type set forth, the combination with acan, consisting of a cylindrical body portion A provided, at its lowerend, with a bottom B, having an annular horizontal flange Z), at itsupper end with an external trough D, and with cleats C, fastened atintervals around the side, resting on the flange l) and fitting underand sup porting the trough D; of a cover E provided with an annulardepending flange 6, and an annular horizontal flange 6, and having ahandle G; a vent-opening located immediately under the handle and aspring-actuated valve F which normally closes said vent-opening,substantially as and for the purpose set forth. Signed by me atCleveland, Ohio, this 27th day of August, 1898.

CHARLES J. VAUGHN. \Vitnesses:

IV. E. DONNELLY, A. H. PARRATT.

